Listen "From Dinosaurs to Harry Potter Deep Dives: The Power of Fandom with Laura Tee from MuggleCast "
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of That Nerd Thing, host Morgan, welcomes Laura Tee, a beloved podcast host known for her work on MuggleCast and #Millennial.
Laura shares insights into her beginnings as a Harry Potter fan, which led to her journey into fandoms and podcasting. She discusses her lifelong love of dinosaurs, her passion for linguistics, and her propensity to dive deep into any subject that fascinates her. Laura also shares the importance of embracing nerdiness, giving oneself time to explore hobbies, and the impact of Harry Potter and fandom on her personal and professional life.
00:18 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:45 Getting to Know Laura’s Nerdy Identity
01:53 Laura's Love for Dinosaurs and Jurassic Park
06:49 Exploring Laura's Fascination with Horror and True Crime
16:43 Laura's Linguistic Skills and Love for Languages
27:10 Laura's Journey into the Harry Potter Fandom
30:22 The Impact of Harry Potter
31:26 The Joy of Being a Nerd
31:43 The Influence of MuggleCast
34:41 Lifelong Fandom Friendships
36:27 Mutual Love of Green Day
47:53 The Impact of Fandom on Life
49:58 The Joy of Podcasting
50:22 The Experience of Having Fans
54:24 The Meaning of Being a Nerd
58:17 The Importance of Time for Passion
01:03:04 Final Thoughts
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Instagram: @laumtee
Threads: @laumtee
Twitter: @laurrrrrrrrita
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Laura shares insights into her beginnings as a Harry Potter fan, which led to her journey into fandoms and podcasting. She discusses her lifelong love of dinosaurs, her passion for linguistics, and her propensity to dive deep into any subject that fascinates her. Laura also shares the importance of embracing nerdiness, giving oneself time to explore hobbies, and the impact of Harry Potter and fandom on her personal and professional life.
00:18 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:45 Getting to Know Laura’s Nerdy Identity
01:53 Laura's Love for Dinosaurs and Jurassic Park
06:49 Exploring Laura's Fascination with Horror and True Crime
16:43 Laura's Linguistic Skills and Love for Languages
27:10 Laura's Journey into the Harry Potter Fandom
30:22 The Impact of Harry Potter
31:26 The Joy of Being a Nerd
31:43 The Influence of MuggleCast
34:41 Lifelong Fandom Friendships
36:27 Mutual Love of Green Day
47:53 The Impact of Fandom on Life
49:58 The Joy of Podcasting
50:22 The Experience of Having Fans
54:24 The Meaning of Being a Nerd
58:17 The Importance of Time for Passion
01:03:04 Final Thoughts
Mentioned on the Show:
https://www.sporcle.com/
Follow MuggleCast and #Millennial!
Tiktok: @millennialpod @mugglecast
Instagram: @millennialshow @mugglecast
https://mugglecast.com
https://millennialshow.com
Follow Laura!
Instagram: @laumtee
Threads: @laumtee
Twitter: @laurrrrrrrrita
Follow That Nerd Thing at:
TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod
Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod
YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod
Email: [email protected]
Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!
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